Tharoor Flexing or Quitting? Congress High Command in a Tough Spot As BJP Entry Buzz Shakes Politics

The rift between Shashi Tharoor and the Congress leadership continues to deepen, sparking speculation about his future within the party. Tharoor, a four-time MP from Thiruvananthapuram has staked his claim for the chief ministership in Kerala, sources say. Hindustan times, senior editor Saubhadra chatterjee explains what paths can Tharoor take and what is at stake for the two biggest party in the state of Kerala. This situation puts the Congress high command in a difficult position, as they navigate the potential consequences of losing a prominent figure like Tharoor ahead of crucial state elections.